Used Vauxhall Vivaro Camshaft

Yes, all Vauxhall Vivaro engines have at least one camshaft — it is a fundamental internal engine component present on every variant, whether petrol or diesel, across all generations. Most Vivaro engines are diesel and use a twin-camshaft (DOHC) arrangement, meaning there is a separate inlet and exhaust camshaft per cylinder head. If you are sourcing a replacement, you will need to specify which camshaft (inlet or exhaust) you require, as well as your exact engine code.

These two vehicles sit in different generations — the Vivaro A ran from 2001 to 2014, while the Vivaro B ran from 2014 onwards — and that boundary is significant for engine compatibility. Even within the Vivaro A, engine codes changed over the production run, so a 2007 camshaft may not match a 2014 unit even within the same generation. The engine code is the definitive guide here, so check your V5 or run a VIN check, then confirm compatibility with the breaker against both registration numbers before buying.

No, trim level has no bearing on camshaft fitment whatsoever — the camshaft follows the engine, not the badge or specification level. A Sportive and a standard 2700 with the same engine code use identical camshafts. Focus entirely on your engine code, fuel type, and model year when sourcing this part.

Body style makes no difference to camshaft fitment — the camshaft is determined entirely by the engine fitted to your vehicle. A panel van and a combi with the same engine code use the same camshaft. Give the breaker your engine code and registration rather than your body style.

The engine code is the single most important detail for sourcing a camshaft — it identifies the exact engine specification and ensures the camshaft profile, journals, and timing features are correct for your application. You will find the engine code on your V5 logbook or via a VIN check with Vauxhall or a specialist decoder. Common Vivaro diesel engine families include the 1.9 CDTi and 2.0 CDTi on the Vivaro A, and the 1.6 CDTi twin-turbo units on the Vivaro B from 2014, but always quote the exact code to the breaker rather than relying on engine size alone.

The Vivaro A (2001–2014) was built on a shared platform with the Renault Trafic and Nissan Primastar and used common PSA/Renault diesel engines, so camshafts from equivalent engine codes across those three vans may well interchange. The Vivaro B (2014 onwards) moved to a different platform and engine family, so cross-brand compatibility changed significantly from that point. Always confirm the engine codes match exactly and check with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing, as ancillary details can vary even between nominally identical engines.